Podcaster and real estate investor Mindy Jensen shares strategies for building wealth. You'll Learn: The number one tip for earning more at your job The power of tracking your spending Tips for optimizing big expenses About Mindy: Mindy Jensen is the Community Manager for BiggerPockets.com, and the co-host of BiggerPockets Money, a podcast for anyone who has money or wants to have more. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep386 See Privacy Policy at https://art1...
Jan 07, 2019•44 min
Hal Gregersen explores methods for asking better questions to address your biggest challenges. You'll Learn: How to ask better questions The four-minute Question Burst method to spark new ideas How the most creative organizations use questions wisely About Hal: Hal Gregersen is the Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center and a Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Innovation at the MIT Sloan School of Management where he pursues his vocation of executive teaching, coaching, and research by e...
Jan 04, 2019•49 min
Vice President of Twitter Bruce Daisley shares the key differences that make the difference between work delight and drudgery. You'll Learn: Two hacks for restoring your personal equilibrium at work The benefits of connecting with your colleagues through laughter Why working more than 40 hours a week is a bad idea About Bruce: As European Vice-President for Twitter and host of the UK’s number one business podcast Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat he is in the centre of the debate about the way work and c...
Jan 02, 2019•46 min
GM’s Chief Talent Officer Michael J. Arena explores the idea of ambidextrous leadership to help lead your organization in its current state and in its future – at the same time. You’ll Learn: 1) Ways to positively disrupt the way you work 2) Concrete ways to mine the ideas of your organization 3) Why conflict is essential to the evolution of ideas About Michael Michael is the Chief Talent Officer for General Motors (GM), where he launched GM2020, a grass roots initiative designed to enable emplo...
Dec 20, 2018•39 min
Lean management authority Karen Martin shares how many workplace problems can be solved through better clarity. You’ll Learn: 1) Why people fear asking for clarity 2) Key clarifying questions that stimulate great thinking 3) Why tolerance for ambiguity is actually bad About Karen Karen Martin, president of the global consulting firm TKMG, Inc., is a leading authority on business performance and Lean management. Known for her keen diagnostic skills and rapid-results approach, Karen and her team h...
Dec 18, 2018•52 min
Bestselling author and Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum Soulaima Gourani discusses the importance of knowing and owning your own dignity and making the most of what you’re good at. You'll Learn: The mother of all values Three steps for zeroing in on your true talent To clearly distinguish what you enjoy vs. what you’re good at About Soulaima: Soulaima is a TED Talks Mentor and works with corporate clients and world leaders as a World Economic Forum expert in behavioral science and...
Dec 17, 2018•44 min
Trainer, author, and master hypnotist Jane Ransom discusses how you can remap the brain’s neural pathways toward what you want using self-intelligence and self-hypnosis. You'll Learn: Scientific proof for the effectiveness of hypnosis How to strengthen the neural pathways to achieve behavioral change The interconnectedness of self-discipline and self-forgiveness About Jane Jane Ransom is a coach, speaker, trainer, master hypnotist, dedicated optimist and an incurable science nerd. The internatio...
Dec 14, 2018•50 min
Veteran life coach Barney Feinberg shares how appreciating your many values can help you better connect with others and facilitate chemistry for smooth working relationships. You’ll Learn: 1) How to identify your values from your life’s peak moments 2) Approaches for discovering the values of others from what they say 3) How we end up settling in our relationships About Barney: Barney Feinberg began his career as a CPA learning the language of business. At the age of twenty-five, his career jour...
Dec 11, 2018•47 min
Josh Kaufman shares his research regarding tackling uncertainty, the value of persistence in new skill acquisition, and best practices for self-directed learning. You’ll Learn: The PICS formula for assessing your goals The five parts of every business mental model How and Why to pre-commit to learning a new skill About Josh Josh’s research focuses on business, skill acquisition, productivity, creativity, applied psychology, and practical wisdom. His unique, multidisciplinary approach to business...
Dec 09, 2018•54 min
New York Times bestselling author and psychiatrist Dr. Judith Orloff shines on light on highly sensitive people, how to connect with them, and how to defend against forces that drain your energy. You’ll Learn: 1) The difference between ordinary empathy, highly sensitive people, and empaths 2) Two ways to avoid absorbing the emotions of your environment 3) The important skills the rest of us can learn from highly sensitive people About Judith Dr. Judith Orloff is a New York Times bestselling auth...
Dec 06, 2018•36 min
Bestselling author and Harvard professor Todd Rose dissects how Dark Horses became successful and how you can apply their secret to live a reliably fulfilling career and live You'll Learn: The implications of pursuing personal fulfillment vs. power, wealth, or prestige The most important step to understanding what fulfills you Why fulfillment isn’t just for the rich About Todd: Todd Rose was a high school dropout with D- grades and a GPA of 0.9. He caused a ruckus in class and was suspended seve...
Dec 05, 2018•46 min
Meditation practitioner and author Oren Jay Sofer hashes out the tenets of mindful and non-violent communication to help get ot the heart of every interaction. You’ll Learn: Key steps for getting what you want without causing defensiveness in others Two points of subtext to listen for when someone speaks How to gain emotional agility About Oren Oren Jay Sofer leads retreats and workshops on mindful communication throughout the United States. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, he holds...
Dec 05, 2018•46 min
Stephen Warley shares the critical skills that keep you valuable in a changing work landscape. You'll Learn: Two exercises for increasing self-awareness Four key questions to ask yourself every single day Why--and how--to embrace discomfort better About Stephen: Stephen Warley has been self-employed for more than a decade, and he shares how to build the life skills that matter for the new nature of work. Stephen helps people build self-awareness and other skills through his writing and coaching ...
Nov 30, 2018•41 min
Weldon Long explains how his FEAR framework helped turn him from three-time ex-convict to a New York Times bestselling author and top sales expert. You'll Learn: How Weldon went from being a dropout and convict to a star salesperson A five-step process for getting what you want from others Achieving more consistent results through the FEAR framework About Weldon: Weldon Long is a high school dropout who spent 13 years in prison for robbery, money laundering, and mail fraud. While in prison, Weld...
Nov 28, 2018•42 min
Karen Wickre shares ways both introverts and extroverts can grow their networks without that transactional feeling. You’ll Learn: 1) A pro-tip for how to build up your network despite social anxiety 2) How to farm for contacts instead of hunting for them 3) The strength of weak ties About Karen Karen Wickre is the former Editorial Director at Twitter, where she landed after a decade-long career at Google. She is a member of the Board of Visitors for the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at S...
Nov 25, 2018•32 min
Nationally acclaimed speaker and long-time Sports Illustrated editor Don Yaeger highlights the key differences that make a great team. You'll Learn: How every organization is changing the world in some way Key practices that can bring your team’s “why” to life How great teams address dysfunction About Don: Don Yaeger is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times Best-seller...
Nov 19, 2018•39 min
Professor and mentalist Jack Nasher shares compelling research revealing how conveying additional confidence perceived competence. You'll Learn: The two things that enhance your perceived competence and how you can show them How to optimally manage expectations How likability and attractiveness play into perceived competence About Jack: Jack Nasher is on the faculty of Stanford University and the widest read business psychologist in continental Europe. An Oxford graduate, he has worked with the ...
Nov 16, 2018•46 min
New York Times bestselling author Dan Schawbel discusses appropriate uses of technology and how to find fulfillment in your career. You’ll Learn: How to set career expectations Three tips for increasing productivity and improving work relationships How (and when!) to use technology to improve relationships About Dan Dan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author, Partner and Research Director at Future Workplace, and the Founder of both Millennial Branding and WorkplaceTrends.com. Through h...
Nov 14, 2018•39 min
Focusmate founder and CEO Taylor Jacobson breaks down how tribal psychology and accountability work partners can do wonders for your work and life. You'll Learn: The biggest distraction drivers in the workplace Four streamlined to-do list hacks Why NOT to rely on willpower About Taylor: Taylor is the founder and CEO of Focusmate building productivity software that works when nothing else will. He's a trained executive coach with clients like Yale, Cornell, and Wharton, a wannabe adventurer and a...
Nov 09, 2018•46 min
Speech coach and ex-opera singer Allison Shapira teaches tips and tricks for better projecting your voice. You'll Learn: How you’re likely breathing wrong and what to do about it Three ways the power of your voice is reduced The key things most people neglect when preparing for a speech About Allison: Allison is the CEO/Founder of Global Public Speaking LLC. A former opera singer and TEDx speaker, she teaches at the Harvard Kennedy School and offers keynote speeches, workshops, and executive coa...
Nov 07, 2018•37 min
Negotiate Anything podcast host Kwame Christian lays out the compassionate curiosity framework and how to apply it to negotiations with others and with yourself for any aspect of your life. You'll Learn: How and why to deal with our “inner toddler” in high-stakes conversations How being persuadable makes you persuasive Two key phrases for when you don’t know what to say About Kwame: Kwame is a corporate attorney with a passion for using negotiation and the psychology of persuasion to help client...
Nov 05, 2018•52 min
Wharton Career Director and Author of Switchers Dr. Dawn Graham shows how to make yourself an attractive candidate during a career switch. You'll Learn: The number one advantage of being a switcher Three tips for rebranding yourself on LinkedIn How to answer the “Why do you want this job?” question About Dawn: Dr. Dawn Graham is a career switch coach, Wharton Lecturer & EMBA Career Director, author, licensed psychologist, Forbes contributor, and Sirius XM Radio Host of the popular "Career Ta...
Nov 02, 2018•46 min
inkWELL Press Founder & CEO Tonya Dalton gives her take on being more productive daily by figuring out and focusing on your passions instead of on other people’s fires. You'll Learn: Where overwhelm truly comes from How to craft the three components of your personal North Star Approaches for doing a brain dump that boosts productivity About Tonya: Tonya Dalton is a highly sought-after productivity expert and successful entrepreneur. Tonya started her current business, inkWELL Press, in 2014 ...
Oct 31, 2018•39 min
Andy Hill shares how he got his pay bumped in three different ways...and how to keep that money from flowing out. You'll Learn: How to figure out when you should change companies Tips to boost the trait that helps you get a pay bump The best mental trick for saving money About Andy: Andy Hill is award-winning corporate event marketing professional that has managed programs for luxury brands such as Gulfstream, Bentley and Audi of America. During his 15-year career, he's grown from entry level to...
Oct 29, 2018•45 min
Maryann Karinch shares how to give information-rich responses and make connections that will steer conversations and interactions in your favor. You'll Learn: The difference between answering vs. responding Three ways to use keywords for memorability Body language tips for forming a connection About Maryann: Maryann Karinch has written numerous books on human behavior and health, including eight with Gregory Hartley that feature insights into reading and using body language. She uses this expert...
Oct 26, 2018•32 min
Communications expert and pitch champion Chris Westfall illustrates how leadership is a language of the heart and how to achieve it through a perspective change. You'll Learn: The three ways that people listen to each other Two ‘you’ phrases that will help you get what you want The thought that makes the impossible possible About Chris: Chris is national pitch champion and an award-winning MBA instructor at a top-20 program, He’s the official ‘pitch coach’ at the fifth-largest university in the ...
Oct 24, 2018•43 min
G2 Crowd Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Bonnici shares his five steps for figuring out and advancing along your career path. You'll Learn: Two core principles for mastering your craft How to get good at giving and receiving feedback Two LinkedIn tricks that make all the difference About Ryan: Ryan Bonnici is the Chief Marketing Officer of G2 Crowd, where he's driving growth of the world's leading B2B technology review platform that's helping more than 1.5 million business professionals make inform...
Oct 22, 2018•50 min
Karin Hurt discusses how the fear of speaking up hampers organizational growth and what you can do about it. You'll Learn: Three steps for overcoming the fear of speaking up Approaches to encourage others speak up using the only UGLY framework The primary way we dampen the willingness of others to speak up About Karin: Karin has over two decades of experience in customer service, sales, and human resources. She’s the award-winning author of two books: Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting R...
Oct 19, 2018•35 min
Communication expert Dr. Nick Morgan describes how the five problems of virtual communication have made the world angrier over the last decade, and what to do about it. You'll Learn: The magic question that bridges much of the virtual gap How bad online behavior is leaking into face-to-face communication How video calls confuse our sixth sense and exhaust us About Nick: Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s top communication theorists and coaches. A passionate teacher, he is committed to helping p...
Oct 17, 2018•48 min
Miracle Morning author Hal Elrod condensed the six habits of the most successful people in history into the SAVERS acronym and describes how they changed his life—and how they can change yours, too. You'll Learn: Approaches for silence that generate new ideas How NOT to do affirmations The impact of tiny amounts of exercise About Hal: He is one of the highest rated keynote speakers in America, creator of one of the fastest growing and most engaged online communities in existence and author of on...
Oct 15, 2018•47 min
